Chapter 32

This story is a work of fiction.

The characters, organizations, and names are all fictitious and have no connection to any real entities.

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032・1 - Casual Talk - The Mansion and the Servants

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On the morning of the 15th day of my reincarnation, I woke up feeling refreshed.

"Master, good morning."

"Good morning."

In front of me were the faces of beautiful girls like angels. There was no way I wouldn't wake up feeling refreshed.

"Unfortunately, it's raining today. What about the dungeon?"

Even if it's raining or if spears are falling, my morning is still refreshing!

After all, the threat to my life is gone.

"Let's take a break today. I want to look around the mansion."

Besides, the servants will join us.

"Yes."

My room is on the third floor, a corner room. It's not as large as the Duke's room, but it's quite spacious.

Annelise and Rosalina also stay in the same room. I said they could have separate rooms, but Annelise said she wanted to stay with me, and Rosalina said she would be lonely and wanted to stay together.

There was no choice but to share the room. I had another bed placed next to mine, and they slept in separate beds. But when I woke up, I was sandwiched between the two. It's nice. Nice, but I can't keep my rationality in check forever, so I wish they would stop.

There is a large bed in the room, which I assume was used by the previous owner. It's big enough for three people, but as I mentioned earlier, another bed is placed there.

The sheets are thoroughly washed. The bed is a gaudy, luxurious one, and I don't like the style. I plan to replace it eventually.

When I went downstairs, Mondalque appeared silently.

"Good morning, Master. Ladies."

I know it's late to say this, but they aren't my wives.

"Good morning, Mondalque."

"Good morning, Mr. Mondalque."

"Good morning, Mr. Mondalque."

"I will prepare breakfast immediately."

Mondalque led us to the dining room.

He pulled out the chairs and adjusted their positions as soon as we sat down. A capable butler is different!

Annelise and Rosalina also sat down in the same manner. They seemed to be as unfamiliar with such treatment as I was.

"Good morning, Master."

Merlis and Jewel brought the dishes and placed them in front of us.

Bread, bacon and eggs, soup, and fruit. There's even a fruit like kiwi. Did Gorteo prepare this fruit too?

"I bought them at the market this morning."

"The market... Do you get up so early?"

"That is part of our duties as servants."

Isn't that a bit much?

"Try not to cut into your sleep too much. This time it's unavoidable, but breakfast from the previous day is fine."

"We are grateful for your concern for our well-being. While we should follow your instructions, we have pride in our work. Please understand."

The three of them bowed.

"I understand. But please don't work to the point of exhaustion."

"Thank you."

I aim to create a healthy work environment.

The bread was as hard as usual, but the bacon and eggs and the soup were delicious. Merlis seems to be the main cook, and she has a professional level of skill. A cook is supposed to come today, but will they be able to make better food than Merlis?

After breakfast, we toured the mansion.

On the third floor, there is a servants' lounge next to our room. We don't use it, so it's a storage room. There are five other rooms, all spacious with attached servants' rooms. Each room has a toilet and a washroom, and the servants' lounge has a magic stove for simple cooking.

On the second floor, there are three guest rooms (with attached servants' rooms) and a room for higher-ranking servants like Mondalque. The largest room, about 12 tatami mats, is currently used by the Mondalque couple. Their son, Jewel, stays in a separate building for servants.

On the first floor, there is a large room like a dance hall, a reception room, a dining room, a living room, a kitchen, and a corridor leading to the bath.

I didn't use it yesterday, but the bath is quite large. The wooden bathtub can fit about five people. There is a magic item that provides both cold and hot water, and the hot water is really hot, around 80 degrees. The temperature of the water can be adjusted by the amount of cold and hot water.

The laundry area is outside with just a roof. There is a magic item for washing, but there are also tubs and washboards. When I saw the tubs and washboards, I almost commented, "Is this the Edo period?"

In the basement, there is a wine cellar and a small storage room. Of course, there is no wine. I've never drunk alcohol, but I should probably buy some for guests, even though I don't have any planned.

In the garden, there is a separate building for the servants, as well as a storage room and a stable. There is a small garden, and the garden is quite large.

The separate building for the servants is a two-story structure much smaller than the main house, but it's about the size of a decent apartment. There are 18 rooms in total: four 10-tatami single rooms, eight 6-tatami four-person rooms, and six 4.5-tatami single rooms.

The 6-tatami four-person rooms have two bunk beds and are quite cramped. They are used by young servants like apprentices. The 10-tatami rooms can be used by multiple people if necessary, but there aren't that many servants, so individual rooms are fine. Jewel used a 4.5-tatami single room.

"Master, we need to prepare uniforms for the servants."

"Really?"

"It's normal to provide everything for the servants."

The expenses are higher than I thought. I need to work hard in the dungeon.

After we finished touring the mansion, the remaining two servants arrived.

Including the Mondalque family, all of them live in the mansion.

One is a cook named Zoppa, a plump woman in her early 20s. She has a warm and comforting appearance.

"I'm Zoppa. I can't use formal language very well. Sorry."

"It's fine, don't be so nervous."

"Thank you."

Her use of "dasu" at the end of sentences is interesting.

The other is a 16-year-old maid named Kenny, a bit of a difficult beauty. I wish she would give me a sharp look with her glasses.

"I'm Kenny... Please be kind to me... I'm sorry."

Yes, she stutters. She looks like a capable blonde beauty maid, but she seems clumsy.

"I'm clumsy..."

I already knew that from her greeting.

"I'll leave the servants to Mondalque, okay?"

"Yes, I'll take care of it."

"Also, can you get the necessary items for the servants, like uniforms?"

"Thank you."

I gave them money yesterday, but there are many initial expenses.

My funds are running low. I'll start working hard from tomorrow.

That evening, I took a bath.

I don't need such a large bath, but I ended up swimming a little.

"Master, I'll wash your body."

"Whoa!?"

Annelise came in naked, and I was very flustered.

I didn't know where to look.

Annelise's plump breasts jiggled. Her buttocks also jiggled. No matter how many times I see them, they are impressive. They are a powerful pair of mounds.

A man who doesn't look at this isn't a man. I shamelessly stared at Annelise's naked body!

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